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Waelen Family History

Waelen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Walen, Wallen, Wahlen, Allen, Waller, Warren, Wagle, Warden, Wale

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Where is the Waelen family from?

You can see how Waelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Waelen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Waelen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Waelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Waelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Waelen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Waelen. For the veterans among your Waelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Waelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waelen in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waelen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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